The Sports Business Journal’featured an interesting article on Top Rank’s attempts to make inroads in China. The article (subscription recommended) focuses on the boxing promotion’s efforts to gain momentum into China which is described as the world’s fastest-growing economy. While Manny Pacquiao will make his second appearance in Macau later this year, it takes a glimpse […]
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Standard & Poor’s downgrades Zuffa, LLC from BB to BB-
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Zuffa, LLC’s credit rating from a “BB” to a “BB-“ this week as a result of what it calls “greater EBITDA volatility.” However, the analyst report states that the outlook for company is stable. Standard & Poor’s issues credit ratings for the debt of public and private companies. It is […]
UFC 180 will be shown in movie theaters
Le expected to appeal suspension
ESPN reports that Cung Le is expected to appeal his one-year UFC suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of human grown hormone (hGH). The appeal provides a unique scenario in which a UFC fighter will appeal a drug suspension to the UFC acting in the capacity of regulatory authority. Dana White confirmed that Le […]
Royce Gracie signed by Bellator as Promotional Brand Ambassador
Bellator MMA announced on Wednesday that UFC Hall of Famer has become a Promotional Brand Ambassador for the company via press release. Via Bellator Press Release: Known simply as the pioneer of mixed martial arts, Royce Gracie is widely considered the most influential and important figure the sport has seen. Engaging in some of the […]